Obituaries

Apr 15, 2024

Alden Fay "Bill/Pops" Henderson, age 100, a resident of Naperville, IL, died April 15, 2024, at Harbor Chase in Naperville, Illinois. He was quickly received into Heaven to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  He was born into this world September 10, 1923 in Fairview, West Virginia to Lewis & Hilda (Tennant) Henderson. He served in the...

Apr 14, 2024

Jean G. "Jeannie" Erickson, age 78, departed this world on Sunday, April 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 13, 1945, in Chicago, Jean was the cherished daughter of Teale and Eva Garard. She radiated warmth and creativity throughout her community. With a selfless heart and an infectious sense of humor, she endeavored to bring joy...

Apr 12, 2024

Charles L. Smith (Charlie), age 78, a resident of Aurora, Illinois, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was born November 14, 1945, in Hallsville, Texas, to Robert & Dorothy Smith.

Charlie lived a full life, including seeing the world and making close relationships. As a young person, he became a competitive bowler who made his...

Apr 10, 2024

Gloria Lyko, age 89, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at home in Romeoville, Illinois. She was born on July 4, 1934,  one of four girls born to two hard-working, loving Italian immigrants, Secondo and Englesina Maccaroni,

Gloria's journey began in Melrose Park, where she cultivated lasting friendships and fond memories. She was a proud...

Apr 7, 2024

Geraldine "Geri" May Pugsley (née Shepard) passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, in Wheaton, Illinois, at the age of 89. She was born on December 1, 1934, in Elgin, Illinois, to the late Benjamin and Helen Shepard.

Geri was a loving and caring friend to everyone she met, always putting others before herself. She adored spending...

Apr 7, 2024

Alberta E. Slapak, aged 93, a beloved resident of Wheaton, IL since 1952, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born on February 22, 1931, in Lincoln, Illinois, to Clarence and Alberta Duffey.

Alberta spent her childhood in Lincoln, primarily raised by her grandmother. She later moved to Chicago during her high school years,...

Apr 6, 2024

Kaitlin Irene Rowland, 33, of Hickory Hills (Glen Ellyn) passed unexpectedly on April 6, 2024.

Born on April 15, 1990 to loving parents Michael and SueAnn Rowland, Katie immediately filled the lives of those around her with joy. The youngest of three sisters, she struggled to find her place in the world, although she always had big...

Apr 6, 2024

Glenn Earl Heck, age 98, Born 9/25/1925 in Bardolph, IL, Died 4/6/2024 in Carol Stream, IL

Glenn is survived by his wife Virginia, nee Erickson; his children, Paul Heck, Scott Heck, and Lynnaea (Chuck) Martin; his grandchildren, Roxanne (Chris) West; Aubrey (Chris) Hartman; and Braden (Stephanie) Martin; and his great-grandchildren, Adam Windham; Connor McGinness; and Chloe McGinness....

Mar 27, 2024

Roberta Gail Hering, beloved wife of the late Harry A. Hering Jr. passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Born December 24, 1939 in Scranton, Pa to the late Edna Marie and Ivor Taliesin Williams. Mrs. Hering moved to Bloomfield NJ as a child and graduated from Bloomfield High School. She earned a Degree from Newark Technical...

Mar 26, 2024

Lynn M. Johnson, age 66, a resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

She was born August 14, 1957 in Sheboygan, WI. She was graduate of Cedar Grove High School and Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL. After her studies, she moved to the Wheaton area where she met and married David...

Mar 26, 2024

Joyce Ann Plumlee, age 83, a resident of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was born June 5, 1940 in Kankakee, IL to Donald & Orvelette Gadbois.

Joyce was a devoted wife, mother of 3, grandmother of 16, and great-grandmother of 7. She attended Our Ladies Academy and graduated from Manteno High...

Mar 26, 2024

Heaven gained another angel while the world lost a beloved mother, Linda L. Morgan, (formerly Holmes), on March 26, 2024. She passed away peacefully at Elevate Nursing Home, Riverwoods, IL, surrounded by those who loved her.

Linda was a proud Wheaton resident her entire life. She graduated from Wheaton Community High School in 1965. In the years...

Mar 26, 2024

Robert Wenzel, age 58, a resident of Bensenville, IL, Passed away March 26, 2024. He was born August 7, 1965 in Elgin IL.

Robert Grew up in Streamwood, IL and graduated from Streamwood High school class of 1984 where has on the baseball team. Robert enjoyed family vacations with his parents and siblings. Robert had a big...

Mar 25, 2024

Eileen Backes Hughes, age 100, passed away in Bloomington, IN on March 25, 2024. She was born in Peoria, IL and was the second of three daughters born to Nicholas M. and Ida M. Backes. She graduated in three years from Bradley University with a degree in Accounting and worked remotely for her father until his death in 1977....

Mar 25, 2024

Courtney Marie Croft, age 33, beloved daughter, sister-cousin, granddaughter, niece, aunt, friend, colleague, mentor, and leader left this world for her next adventure on March 25, 2024.

She was born on January 14, 1991 in Downers Grove, Illinois, to Rona Marmitt Croft and Bill Croft. Courtney lived with her parents in Wheaton, Illinois her entire life before...

Mar 20, 2024

Linda J. Gilbert, age 76, a resident of Austin, TX, died March 20, 2024 at Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation in Austin, TX.

Linda grew up in Glen Ellyn, IL with her parents, older brother, and twin sister.  After high school she became a Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN).  Throughout decades serving as a nurse, her fondest memories...

Mar 19, 2024

Joan L. Boepple, age 92, a resident of Lincolnwood, passed away, peacefully on Tuesday,  March 19, 2024.  She was born in 1931 in Chicago to Harry and Adeline Herzog.

Joan grew up in Chicago and attended Amundsen High School where she met her future husband, Jack Boepple.  It was also at Amundsen where Joan made lifelong girlfriends...

Mar 18, 2024

Shirley A. Fox, 93, joyfully met Jesus on March 18, 2024, in Harrodsburg, KY. She was born on July 21, 1930, in Rock River, IL.

Born to Wendell and Nora (Tielkemeier) Philips, she was the youngest of three children. She grew up in Rockford, IL; she attended Bob Jones Academy in South Carolina and Moody Bible Institute...

Mar 15, 2024

Jeanne Anne Wagner was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1932 to Ferdinand and Mildred "Mae" Wagner. She grew up in a home that valued music, fueled by her father, an accomplished saxophonist. Jeanne's beauty and bright smile earned her a brief stint as a model in her teens; it's no wonder she caught the eye of a handsome Italian...

Mar 12, 2024

David Henry Dorn, 88, of Elgin, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

David was born on January 17 to Molly and John Dorn in Maywood, Illinois. After David graduated from Proviso High School in 1953, he went to work for Commonwealth Edison. His started his long career at Commonwealth Edison reading meters, and went...